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The Gambler

2014·Movie
1h 51min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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The only way out is all in

Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
High-Stakes ThrillerPsychological DramaGambling & AddictionIntense Character StudyUrban Neo-NoirSelf-Destructive ProtagonistWitty DialogueGritty RealismExistential

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Where can I stream The Gambler?

In the United States, The Gambler streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The Gambler worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 55).

Will I feel good after watching The Gambler?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Gambler plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.